Ursolic 300 mg Tablet

Composition of Ursolic 300 mg Tablet

Ursolic 300 mg Tablet contains Ursodeoxycholic Acid (Ursodiol) 300 mg tablet. It belongs to the Bile acid (ursodeoxycholic acid) class of medicines.

Uses of Ursolic 300 mg Tablet

• Dissolution of cholesterol gallstones (in suitable patients)
• primary biliary cholangitis (PBC)
• cholestatic liver diseases with impaired bile flow (as prescribed)

Key benefits

• Helps dissolve cholesterol gallstones
• Improves bile flow in cholestasis
• Slows progression of primary biliary cholangitis
• Reduces liver enzyme elevations in cholestatic disorders
• Protects liver cells from toxic bile acids

How Ursolic 300 mg Tablet works

Ursodeoxycholic acid is a hydrophilic bile acid that reduces cholesterol saturation in bile and decreases intestinal absorption of cholesterol, helping dissolve cholesterol gallstones. It also improves bile flow and protects liver cells from toxic bile acids in cholestatic liver diseases such as PBC.

How to take Ursolic 300 mg Tablet

Take by mouth as advised by your doctor. Usually taken with food to improve absorption and reduce stomach upset. Swallow the tablet whole with water; take at the same time each day and do not stop without medical advice.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine may cause loose motions and stomach upset. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Ursolic 300 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Ursolic are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Diarrhoea
• abdominal pain
• indigestion
• nausea
• vomiting
• constipation
• headache
• dizziness
• back pain
• itching
• rash
• raised liver enzymes

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Ursolic 300 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Use only under medical supervision. Not suitable for calcified/non-cholesterol gallstones, non-functioning gallbladder, acute gallbladder/bile duct inflammation, or bile duct obstruction. Monitor liver function tests as advised, especially in liver disease/PBC. Use with caution in patients with chronic diarrhoea or significant liver impairment; report severe abdominal pain, persistent diarrhoea, jaundice, or worsening itching.

Do not take Ursolic if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack.

Interactions with other medicines

Bile acid sequestrants (cholestyramine, colestipol) may reduce absorption—separate by 2–4 hours; antacids containing aluminium (e.g., aluminium hydroxide/smectite) may reduce effect—separate dosing; oestrogens/oral contraceptives and lipid-lowering drugs like clofibrate may increase gallstone risk and reduce effectiveness; ciclosporin levels may change—monitor; warfarin/other anticoagulants—monitor INR as advised

How to store Ursolic 300 mg Tablet

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place. Protect from moisture and direct light. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Ursolic 300 mg Tablet

Avoid alcohol entirely, and avoid unnecessary medicines and unregulated herbal preparations. Weight loss and exercise are the proven treatment for fatty liver.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

STADMED (P) LTD

Therapeutic class:

Hepatoprotective / Bile acid therapy

Drug class:

Bile acid (ursodeoxycholic acid)